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Alvaro Gerns Jimenez-Villarejo
A research-oriented individual that is looking to engage further in the field of development aid through the lens of evidence-based policy making; particularly interested in the knowledge transfer and translation between research and policy and how we can process already available evidence on poverty eradication. He is a passionate climber and hobby painter.
Education
Master of Science in Economics
University of Geneva
Geneva
2019 - 2016
- Thesis: Vaccination as Investment in Education, a difference-in-differences analysis of measles vaccination on educational attainment in India. Grade: 6/6.
- Specialized in International Economics with strong emphasis on Applied Economics.
Seminar in Energy, Environment & Economics
Duke Sanford School of Public Policy
Geneva
2017
Bachelor of Science in Economics (Honours)
University of Navarra
Pamplona
2016 - 2012
- Thesis: Economic root cause analysis on Boko Haram. Analysis on the relationship of the economic development of Nigeria on terrorism.
- Exchange Program at University of Florida and City University of Hong Kong.
MBA M1 program
IESE Business School
Madrid
2016
- M1 program for undergraduate students.
Exchange program
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
2015
- Courses: Asia-Pacific Economies; Taxation and Tax Planning in HK; Urban Economics; Uncover the global economy through news; Business, Media & Society.
Exchange program
University of Florida
Gainesville
2014
- First Class with Distinction in Public Economics: Research Proposal on the effect of Minimum Wage on unemployment comparing the states Michigan and New Jersey.
Seminar in American Government & Politics
Princeton University
Princeton
2014
- Seminar taught by Dr. Russell K. Nieli, Professor at the Princeton University Politics Department.
Seminar in American Government & Politics
Princeton University
Princeton
2014
Work Experience
Data Analyst, Reporting and Analysis
International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva
Present - 2019-08
Data Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Geneva
2019-05 - 2018-01
- Pioneered the digitalization of the strategic information and analytics portfolio, optimizing statistical models and strategic indicator analysis.
- Drove the statistical analysis on cross-country and cross-programme outcomes and impact, contributing to analytical reports and data visualization.
- Contributed to the development of the SDG 3.b.1 indicator.
- Fortified the development of Gavi 5.0 strategy and monitoring framework.
Ethical Information Analyst
Covalence SA
Geneva
2017-12 - 2017-08
- Identified newspaper information on multinational companies and classified them according to 50 sustainability criteria based on Global Reporting Initiative’s sustainability reporting guidelines.
- Co-ordinated and led a team of three interns, validating analysis.
Research Analyst
ICOP, Monitoring and Evaluation Institute against Poverty
Quetzaltenango
2017-08 - 2017-06
- Conceptualized and generated statistical analysis of microcredit data, based on FUNDAP Microcredito, on community empowerment in Guatemala.
Impact Blogger
UNDP
Geneva
2016-12 - 2016-09
- Co-authored the report about the impact driven ventures of the Summit.
Research Analyst
Ifo Leibniz Institute for Economic Research
München
2016-09 - 2016-06
- Initiated, conceptualized and co-authored report on the World Investment Report 2016.
- Contributed to the study “Labor market integration of refugees in Germany”, conducting a RCT with training on job applications for the treatment group.
Industry Experience
I have worked in a variety of roles ranging from journalist to software engineer to data scientist. I like collaborative environments where I can learn from my peers.
Teaching Experience
I am passionate about education. I believe that no topic is too complex if the teacher is empathetic and willing to think about new methods of approaching task.
Selected Data Science Writing
Other shit